Firesteed

Oregon Pinot Noir 2020

9.0

Smooth berry cherry and no unwanted extra spice that comes with some PNs. One of the more solid fallbacks but needs more earthiness to captivate me. If it had earthiness and perhaps a bit more body, this would rate much higher. This would work in warmer weather due to the lighter body. Works well with cheese and bread, or pizza. The label alludes to a symbolic horse claiming grace, courage, fire, and beauty. It’s a graceful and trusty steed, indeed, but perhaps some fire and courage could be detected with a certain earthiness that’s missing. — 2 years ago

Sartori di Verona

Lugana Trebbiano

Andrea Bruzzi

9.0

Great tast!
I, with courage, drink it with a special Chianina Hamburger..... I really can't belive... it' taste great! 😊 — 4 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2017

Dan

9.0

Caulk the shower courage with Rebecca — 6 years ago

Bon Courage Estate

Cap Classique Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs 2011

Gerald Montoya

8.9

Creamy lemon and a subtle salinity and just a hint of yeastiness. Bright, lifted texture and presence and while it doesn't have the depth of Champagne proper, it is definitely delicious and well made. — 2 years ago

Ira liked this

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre 2014

Vanessa

9.0

Châteaux Pradeaux is located in Bandol AOC, of Provence, France, near the magnificent coastal town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer, situated on the Mediterranean Sea. I imagine there are breathtaking views of the azure waters from the vineyards and estate of Château Pradeaux. 🌊

Generations of the Portalis family have produced wines from this estate dating back to 1752. The land has seen devastation such as the French Revolution, Phylloxera, and World War II, and yet today it remains strong, carrying forward the family traditions, thanks to the fortitude, will, and courage of the Portalis family. 💪

👁 It is medium ruby with garnet rim variation. It has a subtle haze, perhaps because this wine was not fined nor filtered.

👃 On the nose this wine has a baked, black fruit quality, with notes of blackberry, plum, and black cherry 🍒 ; also notes of dried lavender, anise, clove, cedar, nutmeg, tobacco, leather, peat moss, meat, and barnyard.

👄 On the palate, this wine is dry. It has medium acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, high tannins, and medium(+) intensity in flavors that are consistent with the nose.

The grapes were not destemmed in the winemaking process, which has undoubtedly contributed to the strong and grippy tannins experienced in the glass. This wine benefits from decanting and could also benefit from more time in the bottle. 👍

In sum, this wine tells a story of commitment, perseverance, and respect for the land from which it’s cultivated. It’s made with minimal intervention and has 95% Mourvèdre and 5% Grenache. 📚

Château Pradeaux, Bandol Rouge, 2014, ABV 13%. — 4 years ago